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Why 211?

211 is the Aloha United Way hotline. Agencies needed a number that can be easily remembered, while not overloading the police/fire number. When you call 211, you will speak to an Aloha United Way operator, who will ask you the same questions that are on the online report form. These questions will help to determine if the bird is suitable for testing. If the bird is suitable for testing, the operator will dispatch trained agency staff to pick up the bird and deliver it for testing.

The Hawaii Department of Health provides a list of bird species especially desired for testing if found dead. If you can not identify the bird species or the bird you found is not listed, don't worry, you should still report the sighting to 211 or on our web site.

Your help IS important.

Like the canary in the coalmine, bird health is an indicator of environmental conditions. That's why Hawaii agency officials are asking for your help in reporting dead birds by calling the Aloha United Way hotline at 211.

It is especially important for people to be on the lookout in Hawaii for dead birds in open areas where they are more likely to have died of disease.

If you see a freshly dead bird, call 211 to report it immediately.

The 211 operator will ask you a few questions to determine if the bird should be submitted for disease testing and will arrange for agency personnel to pick up the bird, if appropriate.

CALL 211